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Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi is the Congress leader and has been representing the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency since 2019. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Election, Rahul Gandhi won the Wayanad seat by defeating Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate PP Suneer with a margin of 4,31,770 votes. However, Gandhi was defeated by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Zubin Irani from his family's stronghold Amethi with a margin of 55,120 votes in the 2019 polls. Rahul Gandhi won three consecutive elections from Amethi in 2004, 2009 and 2014. He defeated Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidates Chandra Parkash Mishra Matiyari and Asheesh Shukla in the 2004 and 2009 polls respectively from Amethi. Rahul Gandhi again won the Amethi constituency in 2014 by defeating Smriti Zubin Irani with a margin of 1,07,903 votes. Gandhi was the president of the Congress party from 2017 to 2019.

Rahul Gandhi

Sanjay Nirupam targets Rahul Gandhi, says he got his new suit stitched to take oath as PM in 2019
India | May 15, 2024, 04:34 PM IST
Sanjay Nirupam, who switched to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena from Congress amid Lok Sabha elections, sharpened his attacks on Rahul Gandhi, and claimed the Wayanad MP got a fake ground report about Congress' prospects in the ongoing general elections.
OPINION | WHY GANDHI-NEHRU FAMILY IS SO KEEN ON AMETHI, RAE BARELI?
India | May 15, 2024, 03:01 PM IST
In Amethi, Priyanka Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Modi is seeking votes not for his performance, but in the name of religion.
Amit Shah slams Opposition in Bengal, asserts 'PoK belongs to India and we will take it' | VIDEO
Kolkata | May 15, 2024, 02:07 PM IST
During an election campaign in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a blistering attack on the Opposition. He also reiterated that India will take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: Congress wanted to allocate 15% of budget to Muslims, says PM
India | May 15, 2024, 11:21 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: The Lok Sabha polls commenced on April 19 followed by subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. The counting of votes will be done on June 4 (Tuesday).
Rahul, Sonia Gandhi's emotional chat on connection with Rae Bareli, Amethi | WATCH
Uttar Pradesh | May 14, 2024, 09:05 PM IST
The Congress fortress of Amethi was breached in the last general election in 2019 when Irani beat Rahul Gandhi by more than 55,000 votes. Sonia Gandhi defeated BJP's Singh by over 1,67,000 votes in Rae Bareli in 2019. Sonia Gandhi moved to Rajya Sabha ahead of the polls.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 14, 2024
India | May 14, 2024, 11:31 PM IST
India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kejriwal lost his mental stability in jail | Updates
India | May 15, 2024, 12:11 AM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As the Lok Sabha elections progress, the completion of four phases marks a significant milestone, with political parties intensifying their efforts to gain momentum and sway public opinion in their favour in the remaining three phases.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 13, 2024
India | May 13, 2024, 11:58 PM IST
India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
'Only Ramdrohis or Pakistanis are opposing PM Modi', says Yogi Adityanath in UP
Uttar Pradesh | May 13, 2024, 06:49 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivers speeches targeting opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, while rallying support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's re-election bid in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli and Barabanki today.

Contesting Rae Bareli as it is 'karmabhoomi' of my two mothers: Rahul Gandhi at Raebareli rally
Uttar Pradesh | May 13, 2024, 04:28 PM IST
The Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat has been a strong bastion of the Gandhi family. Sonia Gandhi held the constituency for four consecutive terms. Following her election to Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi is contesting the seat in Lok Sabha elections 2024.
PM Modi Exclusive: From NDA's '400 Paar' bid to Rahul Gandhi's defeat in Rae Bareli | Top quotes
India | May 13, 2024, 12:53 PM IST
PM Modi Exclusive: PM Modi gave an exclusive interview to India TV prior to filing his nomination papers in Varanasi. During the interview, he explained why the BJP is using the slogan "Abki Baar 400 Paar" and other issues concerning to the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
PM Modi Exclusive: I am 'Sehanshah', not 'Shahenshah', PM to India TV on tolerating insults
India | May 13, 2024, 10:47 AM IST
PM Modi Exclusive: PM Modi gave an Exclusive interview to India TV ahead of filing his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. PM Modi spoke on a range of topics from why the BJP is raising the slogan "Abki Baar 400 Paar" to tolerating insult and abuses from the Opposition parties.

PM Modi says Rahul Gandhi will suffer defeat in Rae Bareli, explains why he calls him 'Shehzada'
India | May 13, 2024, 11:40 AM IST
In an exclusive interview with India TV, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came down heavily on the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi. PM Modi's interview came on the day when the country is witnessing the fourth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
PM Modi EXCLUSIVE: Why is BJP eyeing 'Abki Baar 400 Paar' in Lok Sabha polls? PM explains
India | May 13, 2024, 10:46 AM IST
PM Modi gave an Exclusive interview to India TV ahead of filing his nomination papers in Varanasi. He explained why the BJP is raising the slogan "Abki Baar 400 Paar".
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: UP gears up for fourth phase of polls in 13 seats, Akhilesh in race
Uttar Pradesh | May 13, 2024, 12:04 AM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As Uttar Pradesh gears up for the fourth phase, all eyes are on the prestigious Kannauj seat where SP president Akhilesh Yadav seeks re-election. Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni is also a prominent candidate contesting from Kheri.

How many times Rahul, Priyanka visit 'their family' here: Shah on Gandhi's absence from Rae Bareli
Uttar Pradesh | May 12, 2024, 04:43 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing critique of the Gandhi family's handling of Rae Bareli, their traditional stronghold, ahead of the fourth phase of voting. Shah questioned their frequent absence during crises and alleged disproportionate allocation of funds
'Rahul is suffering from vision defect when he says Aishwarya danced at Ram Temple event': CM Yogi
Entertainment | May 12, 2024, 05:22 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who appeared in the latest episode of India TV's iconic show 'Aap Ki Adalat', targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning if he can erase the Bachchan family's contribution to the field of art.
'Is he PM candidate?": Smriti Irani's dig at Rahul Gandhi on debate challenge to PM Modi | VIDEO
India | May 12, 2024, 11:41 AM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Smriti Irani mocked Rahul Gandhi after he accepted an invitation to debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Lok Sabha polls.
Fact Check: Did LK Advani praise Rahul Gandhi? Here's truth behind viral post
Fact Check | May 12, 2024, 09:53 AM IST
A post is going viral in which it is claimed that senior BJP leader LK Advani recently praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and called him the hero of Indian politics.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlight: Kejriwal and Mann hold roadshow in Delhi ahead of phase 4 voting
India | May 12, 2024, 11:55 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The campaigning for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections ended on Saturday. The voting will take place tomorrow.